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    Double-Roux Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

    May 27, 2020 by Tiffany Leave a Comment

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    Double-roux shrimp and sausage gumbo made with smoked andouille sausage, shrimp, a dark roux and a lighter roux for added flavor, diced green pepper, celery, onion, okra, and tomato in a Creole seasoned chicken broth served over rice.

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    Double-Roux Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

    What is gumbo?

    In the simplest terms, gumbo is a spicy, flavorful stew of meats and vegetables. Gumbo has had a variety of different types since the early 1800’s when it originated in Louisiana.

    You may see a mix of any meats in it — chicken, crab, oysters, sausage, shrimp, ham, bacon, or beef. A variety of vegetables are also used.

    Another main difference you’ll see is some gumbo recipes, some cooks use filé and others use dried okra to thicken the soup.

    It’s believed that filé was originally only used when okra was not in season, however, many use this as a regular ingredient in their gumbo.

    Double-Roux Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

    Want more shrimp recipes? Try honey garlic smoked shrimp, zesty Italian shrimp, or shrimp in garlic wine sauce.

    Ingredients for Double-Roux Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

    • Andouille Sausage (or similar)
    • Small Shrimp
    • Vegetable Oil
    • Onion
    • Celery
    • Okra (Can be frozen if not found fresh.)
    • Green Bell Pepper
    • Tomato
    • Flour
    • Butter
    • Chicken Broth
    • Salt
    • Creole Seasoning
    • Cayenne Pepper
    • Bay Leaves
    • Parsley
    • Gumbo Filé
    • Rice

    What is gumbo filé?

    Filé is a spicy herb made of dried and ground leaves from sassafras trees. It’s used in gumbo as a thickener, to give flavor, and typically added after gumbo has cooked as the final touch.

    In more recent years, browned flour has also been added to gumbo. Browned flour is achieved by making a roux of melted butter and/or oil and flour and allowing it to cook until browned.

    Dark Roux with Oil and Flour
    Dark roux made with oil and flour.
    Lighter Roux Made with Butter and Flour
    Lighter roux made with butter and flour.

    The Double-Roux

    This is another way to thicken gumbo and add a rich taste to the soup. This recipe calls for TWO roux to be made.

    I recently watched an episode from season 16 Top Chef where Chef Kelsey from Alabama made a gumbo with two roux – one cooked a little longer than the other.

    It was so creative and sounded so delicious!

    For my own gumbo I decided to up the flavor and try a double-roux too. When making a roux for gumbo it’s important to have the same amount of fat to flour ratio.

    So 1 cup oil or butter to 1 cup flour.

    Dark and light roux

    The two roux in this recipe are: vegetable oil and flour cooked until they are a milk chocolate brown color, and butter with flour cooked until it is a rich caramel hue.

    With so many different versions and varieties, I came up with my own gumbo recipe that I knew my family would like. And don’t forget the cheddar bay biscuits!

    Looking for a side to go with gumbo?

    I’m very partial to cornbread with gumbo and The Food Charlatan’s sweet and moist honey cornbread is my favorite! The honey caramelizes in the cast-iron skillet and almost has a caramel flavor.

    You must try the recipe, and if you do, follow the directions exactly. It turns out so darn delicious! (You can see cubes of the honey cornbread in all of my photos.)

    Double-Roux Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

    Try these other great soups and stews!

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    • Instant Pot Beef Stew
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    • Lobster Bisque
    • Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup

    Enjoy!

    Double-Roux Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

    Double-Roux Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

    Double-roux shrimp and sausage gumbo made with smoked andouille sausage, shrimp, a dark roux and a lighter roux for added flavor, diced green pepper, celery, onion, okra, and tomato in a Creole seasoned chicken broth served over rice.
    4.41 from 5 votes
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    Course: Main Dishes
    Cuisine: Creole
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 54 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 14 minutes
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Author: Tiffany

    Ingredients

    • 13-16 oz Andouille Sausage, or similar, cut ¼″ thick
    • 12 oz Small Shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail-off
    • ½ cup + 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
    • 1 Medium-Sized Yellow Onion, diced
    • 2-3 Celery Stalks, diced
    • 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
    • 1 cup Okra, can be fresh or found in the frozen aisle, diced
    • 14.5 oz can Diced Tomatoes
    • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour, divided
    • ½ cup Butter
    • 12 cups or 2-48 oz containers Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • 2 tsp Creole Seasoning, separated
    • ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper
    • 2 Bay Leaves
    • 2 tbsp Parsley
    • 1 tsp Gumbo Filé
    • 2-3 cups Steamed White Rice, Or Zatarain’s Red Beans and Rice is a tasty combo.

    Instructions
     

    • Cook sausage in a large pot or large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until browned, about 7 minutes. Set aside.
    • Season shrimp with 1 tsp Creole seasoning and cook in the same large pot, about 1-2 minutes, until pink and opaque. Set aside with sausage.
    • Add 1 tablespoon oil to the pot/pan. Once hot, add onion, celery, okra, green pepper, and tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes. Scoop vegetables into a bowl and set aside.
    • In the same pot/pan, make a roux by melting ½ cup butter and whisking in ½ cup flour. Allow this roux to cook until it becomes a caramel color, whisking frequently, then set aside. Make a second roux by adding ½ cup vegetable oil and whisking in flour. Cook until it is a milk chocolate color.
      Note: The darker the brown color, the richer the flavor your gumbo will have.
    • Add both roux to a large pot and slowly whisk in chicken broth. Add remaining teaspoon of Creole seasoning, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, salt, and parsley.
    • Add meat and vegetables to the pot with broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow to simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove and discard bay leaves. Add gumbo filé and stir.
    • Spoon steamed white rice or red beans and rice into the bottom of bowls and ladle gumbo over top.

    Recommended Products

    Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet (12.5 Inch)
    Tony Chachere’s Creole Gumbo Filé
    Cajun’s Choice Creole Seasoning
    IKEA UPPLAGA Soup Bowl

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 678 kcalCarbohydrates: 28.9 gProtein: 44.9 gFat: 43 gSaturated Fat: 15.6 gCholesterol: 327 mgSodium: 2888 mgFiber: 2.5 gSugar: 6 g
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